SCNP Honorary Vice President Robert Maund said: “Scotland’s landscapes rank amongst the best in the world, yet we have been slow thus far to celebrate this by designating National Parks. The first two Parks have made good progress, but now is the time to think about expanding the family. We feel there is probably a case for at least three more, including our first coastal and marine National Park”.
APRS Convenor Charles Strang said: “APRS promotes the care of all of Scotland’s rural landscapes, but some of them are particularly special. That is why we intend to draw up a strategy for future National Parks, to fill the vacuum which exists in national policy”.
Project Manager John Mayhew said: “Scotland wouldn’t have any National Parks if it wasn’t for the voluntary environmental movement, and we won’t have additional ones if we don’t start planning for them now. We know public finances are tight, but if we start work now we’ll be ready for the day when money is more available. I’d be delighted to speak to anyone interested in this project”.
Notes
1. APRS promotes the care of all of Scotland’s rural landscapes. APRS is a registered Scottish charity, No: SC016139.
2. SCNP promotes the protection, enhancement and enjoyment of National Parks, potential National Parks and other nationally outstanding areas worthy of special protection. SCNP is a registered Scottish charity, No: SC031008.
3. APRS and SCNP both welcome new members who share their aims. You can join on the APRS website LINK or the SCNP website LINK
4. For further information please contact John Mayhew on 0131 225 7012, 07787 195690 orscnp-aprs@btconnect.com
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